Amherst College President
Michael A. Elliott ’92
Meet President Michael A. Elliott. Watch videos of recent speeches and conversations, read statements and messages to the Amherst community, and more.
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Presidential Priorities for Amherst College
As we look to the future of Amherst, we seek to build on our extraordinary history in three core areas.
Mission of Amherst College
Terras irradient—“Let them give light to the world.”
Read the College’s mission statement.
Amherst College Trustees
Meet the Amherst College Corporation and Board of Trustees.
College Leadership
Meet the College’s senior staff, who lead divisions, departments, and programs, and the Leadership Council, created in 2023 to serve as an important partner to the president on issues that are critical to the fulfillment of the institution’s mission.